Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Part-time

Select Medical; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 37,195 - 56,481; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

401(k) eligibility after 1,000 hours

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a part-time position in Rochelle Park, NJ. The role involves assisting in the delivery of physical therapy services and implementing treatment goals designed by the physical therapist. Ideal candidates will be licensed PTA professionals with a commitment to providing compassionate patient care. This position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state PTA license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical therapy services and transportation.
• Implement treatment goals and plans established by the PT.
• Assist in therapeutic interventions to meet patient goals.
• Train patients using orthotics or assistive devices.

Skills

Assisting in therapeutic exercises

Patient training with assistive devices

Implementing treatment goals

Education

Valid state PTA license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Position Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Part-time

Location Rochelle Park, NJ

Schedule Part-time (20 hours per week). Hours flexible; pick up shifts Monday - Friday between 8 am to 4:30 pm with flexible start/end times.

Compensation $27.00 to $41.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives, and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong — Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement — Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Foster Well-being — We offer benefits that support the financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of you and your family. Part-time/Per Diem positions are eligible for a 401(k) plan after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our Employee Assistance Program to part-time employees.
• Your Impact Matters — Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities.
• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT).
• Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long-term goals, including strengthening, coordination and balance exercises; posture, endurance/cardiac, functional skills and community re-entry training; joint mobility and muscle lengthening and pain relief.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices.

Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.